102 Dalmatians (2000)

Director:

Kevin Lima

Writers (WGA):

Dodie Smith (novel)
Kristen Buckley (story) ...

Release Date:

22 November 2000 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Family

Tagline:

A Spotless New Tail Is Going To Be Unleashed

Plot:

Cruella DeVil gets out of prison and goes after them darned puppies once more.

Plot Keywords:

Dog | Dalmatian | Parole Officer | Puppy | Talking Animal

Awards:

Nominated for Oscar. Another 1 win & 2 nominations

Cast

Glenn Close	...	Cruella de Vil
Gérard Depardieu	...	Jean-Pierre Le Pelt (as Gerard Depardieu)
Ioan Gruffudd	...	Kevin Sheperd
Alice Evans	...	Chloe Simon
Tim McInnerny	...	Alonzo, Cruella De Vil's Butler
Eric Idle	...	Waddlesworth (voice)
Ben Crompton	...	Ewan
Carol MacReady	...	Agnes (as Carol Macready)
Ian Richardson	...	Mr. Torte
Jim Carter	...	Detective Armstrong
Ron Cook	...	Mr. Button
Timothy West	...	Judge
David Horovitch	...	Dr. Pavlov
Dick Brannick	...	Pavlov's Assistant
Mike Hayley	...	Constable

Runtime:

100 min

Country:

USA | UK

Language:

English

Colour:

Colour (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital EX | SDDS | DTS-ES

Certification:

Malaysia:U | South Korea:All | USA:G (Certificate #37807) | Argentina:Atp | Australia:G | Brazil:Livre | Chile:TE | Denmark:7 | Finland:K-8/5 | France:U | Germany:6 | Hong Kong:I | Iceland:L | Netherlands:AL | New Zealand:PG | Norway:7 | Peru:PT | Singapore:PG | Spain:T | Sweden:7 | Switzerland:7 (canton of Geneva) | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | UK:U

Filming Locations:

40 Brunswick Gardens, Kensington, London, England, UK

Company:

Cruella Productions

Trivia:

Cruella's politically correct costume was made completely from black-and-white bubble wrap.

Goofs:

Factual errors: Kevin is arrested and held in a British Police Station; the cell that he is held in has open bars as the front wall. This type of cell is not in use in British Police Stations, with the preference being for big single steel doors.

Quotes:

Kevin Sheperd: [Referring to Cruella] She's Changed.

Movie Connections:

Featured in "Troldspejlet: (#25.5)" (2001)

Soundtrack:

Watcha Gonna Do

102 thumbs up

I knew "102 Dalmatians" would become one of my favorite films as soon as it started because it was filled with dogs and was clear plot was very important to those involved. My love for dogs attracted me and my instincts were not as I wasn't disappointed in the result of this movie.

"102 Dalmatians" was simply one of the smartest and funniest films I have seen. One thing that I found interesting was the director's drive and motivation to complete the project without quiting.

Glenn Close has done another incredible job portraying Cruella De Ville. Her performance was so incredible that she made me angry everytime she did something evil to one of the dalmatians; when this happens, you know you have a good actress on your hands.

Kudos to newcomers Ioan Grufford and Alice Evans as they pull off performances, which make them look like veterans. There performances were so great I could mistake them for naturals. These two have a lot to offer and are here to stay.

I'm so glad I saw this film because it allowed me to forget the outside world and let me relax with my popcorn and soda pop. "102 Dalmatians" is such a delightfully light-hearted comedy that will warm your hearts and spur you into action at the same time.